Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for transcatheter closure of cardiac paravalvular leak.
CPT 93590 describes the percutaneous transcatheter closure of a paravalvular leak with an initial occlusion device for the mitral valve.
CPT 93591 describes the percutaneous transcatheter closure of a paravalvular leak with an initial occlusion device for an aortic valve.
CPT 69540 describes the excision of an aural polyp from inside the ear. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 69540? CPT 69540 is used to describe the excision of an aural polyp from inside the ear….
CPT 0107T describes the procedure for quantitative sensory testing (QST) using vibration stimuli to assess large diameter fiber sensation in an extremity. This article will cover the description, official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, and examples. 1. What is CPT Code 0107T? CPT 0107T can be used to…
CPT 62161 describes a neuroendoscopy procedure that involves the removal of adhesions or cysts located on the septum pellucidum or within the ventricles of the brain. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 62161? CPT 62161 is…
CPT 81266 describes the process of comparative analysis using Short Tandem Repeat (STR) markers. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 81266? CPT 81266 can be used to describe the process of comparative analysis…
A hypnotic drug known as Amytal or sodium amobarbital is infused into the patient via an intravenous drip for psychiatric diagnostic or psychotherapeutic treatment purposes. Amytal is a hypnotic sedative used for diagnosing dissociative disorders and to treat trauma victims by accessing repressed memories, emotions, or events to facilitate healing. This is often used after…
CPT 87496 describes the detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) using an amplified nucleic acid probe technique. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 87496? CPT 87496 can be used to detect the presence of cytomegalovirus (CMV)…
